Seeds for Bee and Butterfly Garden Plants

Seeds for Plants that Attract Bees and Butterflies
from the Digital Raingardens Online Seed Catalog

For gardeners who wish to encourage bees and butterflies to visit their garden, the following list of flowers is recognized as bee and butterfly favorites:

FT11 Silky Deep Red Butterfly Plant (Asclepias curassavica)

Scarlet flowers, yellow anthers, dark green foliage on plants growing 30 inches tall. Butterfly attractor, withstands heat, drought, for garden or cut, long vase life, flowers 16 weeks from sowing. Hardy to zone 6. Cannot ship to HI
10 Seed Package $3.95

FT05 Ice Ballet Butterfly Plant (Asclepias incarnata)

Icy white flowers, for garden or cutting, on plants growing 42 inches tall, hardy to zone 3. Cannot ship to HI
10 Seed Package $2.50

2983 Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Deep violet purple color selection of this Butterfly Garden staple, hardy to zone 4, grows about 48" tall. Perennial.
25 Seed Package $2.95

BEES

1A009 Medico Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa )

Alfalfa produces a large amount of nectar, which is highly attractive to many species of bees, and from which honey bees produce excellent crops of high quality honey. This strain of alfalfa can be made into a tea by placing two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and soaking for 15 minutes. This tea is used to treat arthritis, boils, digestive disorders, urinary tract infections and bowel disorders. The chlorophyll in this brew will also dispatch of bad breath. Eating the sprouts in salads is also very beneficial.
Small pack. $1.95

1A008 Red Clover ( Trifolium pratense )

Clover is highly attractive to bees. Red Clover has long had a reputation as a cancer fighter. The plant contains large amounts of tocopherol, a potent antioxidant form of vitamin E that has been shown to prevent tumor formation in animal studies. It may also provide effective relief for menopausal symptoms as elements of the plant behave like estrogen. A tea can be made by boiling three teaspoons of dried flower tops per cup of water and steeping 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day.
Small Pack $1.95

G072 MOSQUITO PLANT ( Agastache cana )

This hardy perennial will provide you with sweetly scented foliage and large 1" rosy- purple flowers. It attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The crushed foliage rubbed on the skin is said to repel mosquitoes.
10 seeds $2.00

FL110 PURPLE HEADED GOMPHRENA

Easy to grow plants that tolerate almost all types of weather. Beautiful ball shaped plants that bear large heads of purple flowers all season. A favorite of bees and butterflies.
20 seeds $1.95

H883 Vitex ( Vitex negundo )

A magnificent garden plant, it blooms profusely all summer attracting bees and butterflies. The plants can achieve a height of 10 ft. or more. Plants are used medicinally to relieve headaches, dizziness, colds and mental problems.
10 seeds $2.00

HR370 BORAGE ( Borage Officinalis )

Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant.
50 seeds $1.75

HR229 THYME, ENGLISH ( Thymus vulgaris )

Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees.
50-75 seeds $1.75

HR167 LEMON MINT ( Monarda citriodora )

Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds.
35 seeds $1.75

HR105 BALM, LEMON ( Melissa officinalis )

Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees.
25 seeds $1.75

BUTTERFLIES

1A009 Medico Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa )

Alfalfa produces a large amount of nectar, which is highly attractive to many species of butterflies, including the Orange Sulphur, Eastern Black Swallowtail and many others.
Small pack. $1.95

D8524 PURPLE PASSION FLOWER ( Passiflora )

Seems to be a favorite nectar source of the Gulf Fritillary, but draws many others also. A vigorous growing vine to 20 ft. or more bearing the famous "Passion Flower" known worldwide. Easy to grow.
5 seeds $2.00

D2208CD LONG STEMMED BLACK EYED SUSANS ( Rudbeckia asteraceae )

Black Eyed Susans seem to attract the Great Spangled Fritillary better than any other flower. This is just an observation, not a documented fact. They are a good nectar source for many species. This variety of Black Eyed Susans is particularly well suited for cut flowers. Vase life is 6-10 days.
25 seeds $1.95

D7911 BUTTERFLY BUSH ( Buddlefa )

Often visited by Pipevine Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, Tiger Swallowtails, Painted Lady, Monarchs and many other varieties. A vigorous, deciduous bush with long closely packed, very fragrant, lilac to purple flowers. The nectarine filled flowers will attract butterflies constantly. Mostly used in a garden setting. The fragrant flowers make great potpourri fixings.
25 seeds, $1.95

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Seeds for Plants that Attract Bees and Butterflies from the Digital Raingardens Online Seed Catalog

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Seeds for Plants that Attract Bees and Butterflies
from the Digital Raingardens Online Seed Catalog